HB 131

This bill adds a conditional requirement for nuclear power generation in the state by mandating that nuclear power can only be authorized if a long-term storage facility for nuclear waste has already been sited and permitted. The amendment essentially creates a prerequisite that addresses nuclear waste disposal concerns before any nuclear power generation can move forward. This requirement could significantly impact the development of nuclear energy projects by ensuring that waste storage solutions are in place before power generation begins, rather than allowing facilities to operate while storage issues remain unresolved.